The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

naturally the centre of attraction, yes
terday afternoon, at the splendid, large
reception given to welcome them home
by Hon. George Bancroft. The occa-
sion marked all the debut of Miss Bliss,
the daughter of Colonel Bliss, the son of
the late Mrs. Bancroft. The house
was everywhere lavishly decorated with
flowers. As u fitting souvenir forth event
which launched out Young girl into
society under such distinguished au-
spices, and the starting point of tho
young couple with the family bcnedic-
tions on their union, the host had his
house perfumcd with rosc-buds and full
blown rosrs.
Happiness rcigned supreme and re-
flccicd from the kindly face of the ven-
crablc hostess to the piquant, attractive
beauty of Mrs. Carroll, who stood beam-
ing with pleasure between her grand
fnther and her husband. She was ra-
diant i'll Il most becoming dress of pink
ottoman, combined with neccy gauzc.
Diamonds glttcrcd in her ears, and in
u brooch catching the lace at the "
shaped corsage and diamond star
flushed in the black coils of hair. Mrs.
Matthews and daughter, who arc most
intimate friends of the bride, and Miss
Endicott assisted in receiving. Miss
Bliss wore Il dainty gown of white lace
over rose pink silk, the draperies caught
with Nile.green ribbon. She carried a
large bouquet of La France roses.
Mr.. Bancroft alternated his position,
standing for awhile with Mr.. and Mls.
Carroll and then with Colonel Bliss and
his daughter. The house was simply
janmed during the entire time and the
bride received Il social ovation which
fairly eclipses even the widest imagina-
ton. Governor John Carroll, the father
Of the groom, with his wife and debu-
tante daughter, Miss Irene Carroll, ac-
companied his son and wife here yes
tesday. Mrs. and Miss Carroll in lovely
toilets were in the receiving party. A
great bowl of roses was the centrepiece
on the refreshment table, from which Il
light collation., sandwiches, cakes, sherry
and ices, was served.
AMONG THOSE PRESENT
were Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, Sec
retary and Mrs. Endicott Mr.. and Miss
Endicott, Postmaste-Greneral and Mrs.
Villas, Mrs. Lamont, Hon. Joseph Cham
berlain, Mr.. Bergne and Mr.. Maycocli
of the Fisheries Commission; Mrs. Dug
dale Of England; Colonel and Mrs. John
Hay, Dir. and Mrs. N. S. Lincoln, Mrs.
Beach Grant, Miss Adele Grant, Justice
and Mrs. Field, Justice and Mrs. Miller,
Justice and Miss Bradley, the Misses
West, Mrs. Da Costa, Senator and Mrs.
Hawley, Judge Harlan, Senator and
Mrs. Don Cameron, Mr., and Mrs. sgd
ney Everett, DR.. Norris Murray, Colonel
Schuyler Crosby, NJ. Roustan, Baron
Zedwitz, Senator and Mrs Cockrell,
Justice and Mrs. Matthews, Justice and
Mrs. Blatchford, Colonel and Mrs.
Anderson, all the foreign ministers and
other diplomats.
SOCIAL MENTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll remain here but
three days, when they return to New
York and sail for Liverpool. They now
speak of wintering in England, but will
probably 90 to southern Europe before
the winter is over. They are staying Mt
the Bancroft mansion.
Representative Hopkins gave q hand
some dinner last night to party of
twelve ladies and gentlemen.
Senator and Mrs. Cameron and Secre-
tary and Mrs. Whitney give dinners to-
night. The latter is in honor of Mr..
Chamberlain.
Mrs. Folsom left on Wednesday night
for Jackson, Mich. her old home, where
she will make n lengthy visit. Being in
mourning, there would not have been
any repetitions of the pleasant recep-
tions she had last season at Oak View.
She may not return here until near the
close of all the official gaieties.
Among the members of the Evangeli-
cal Alliance who are here this week is
Mr.. Hjalmar II. Boyesen, who is the
guest of Mrs. Tuis, on Rhode Island
avenue. DR.. McCosh is staying with
Justice and Mrs. Matthews. President
Gilman of Johns Hopkins University
is at General John w. Fosters.
A pleasant little gathering of Arkan-
sas people was held at the residence of
Senator James X. Jones last evening to
meet lIr. and Mrs. j. ii. Harrod. Mr..
Harrod is prominent member Of the
Arkansas Legislature, an available can
didate for Attorney-General and figure
in the politics OF the State. Quite an
enjoyable evening was spent by the
party, which comprised Senator and
Mrs. Berry, Major and Mrs. Lanigan,
II. Messenger, Mr.. Messenger, Mrs. and
Miss Rozell, Colonel Halliburton, Mr..
and Mrs. Riley, Mesdames Stuart and
Todd, Miss Johnnie Melvin, Mr.. L. l..
Anderson and the members of Senator
Jones' family.
RECEPTION TO DIR. NC GOSH.
Justice and Mrs. Stanley Matthew,
gave brilliant reception last evening tc
DR.. and Mrs. McCosh, the venerable
president of Princeton College, and to tn,
alumni of that college who arc resident,
of this city. The old and young col
lcgians assembled early, and enjoyed ar
hour of uninterrupted intercourse befor,
the arrival of the few friends invited by
Justice Matthews TO join the throng
Miss Matthew'S and her friend, Mis-
Rodgers, assisted in entertaining tn,
gentlemen, who of course largely pre-
dominated in numbers.
Mrs. Matthews wore a superb gown o
bronze velvet, richly embroidered il
iridescent beading. Miss Matthews wa
in pale blue satin and lace, and Mis-
Rodgers in striped lavender poplin
The wife of DR.. McCosh is in mournin,
and wore n black toilet, with white lac,
cap. Many of the visiting divines nov
in the city We're present.
Justices Waite, Gray and Blatchfor,
represented the Supreme Court. Mrs
j. Thompson Swami, who has summe
home in Princeton, was always sur
rounded by the younger alumni, VIII,
have grateful recollections of he
abundant hospitalities there. Secretar,
Endicott and Miss Endicott, ex- Commits
sioner and Mrs. Loring, Mr.. Chamber
lain, Mr.. Ferguson, NJ. p, and Mis-
Enrrlsnn. Snnntor Eyarts and the Missn